How to take breaks between exam preparation

June 4, 2012

Let’s get straight to the point where you are doing intense study for your exams. It’s the time when you have shunned the world, oiled your hair and piled up all the books on your study table.

I want to drive home a point that studying without a break is foolishness. This break does not mean the washroom breaks you take or lunch and dinner breaks you take. A study break after a stretch of study is a must because it relaxes your mind and helps you retain what you have learnt better.

Best Studying Pattern

It means you start your day early and not when the whole world is up and on their jobs and chaos of the day is on the rise.

Early morning studies are most beneficial.

Have breakfast it provides the mandatory nutrition even to the brain which is working extra these days.

After every 40-60 minutes of study, plan a 10 minute break.

Lunch and dinner breaks can be longer but take care of your meals for lunch and dinner as well.

Plan a nap during the day for a duration of 20-30 minutes and one to two long breaks of 30 minutes during the day.

Make sure you put in at least 6-8 hours of night sleep. If you nap during the day 5-6 hours of sleep works.

Making a Study Plan to save time

Making a study plan and strictly following it also helps you manage your time better. You can get your study plan for entrance exams on Simplylearnt.com. You can design what you do every hour and we will help you follow it.

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